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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.06, 24,474.45 and 9,777.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.06, 24,474.45 and 9,777.11 is: 13,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.06 : 24,474.45 = 9,777.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.06/24,474.45 = 9,777.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.06x = 24,474.45 × 9,777.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.06x = 239,289,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,289,267.47/17,735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.45

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